Chicago's Three-Headed Bull

The Bulls were the only winning team in the Eastern Conference not to have an all-star on their roster. In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors did not have an all-star either. Can anyone recall how they did in the playoffs this past season? Just like the Warriors took down the Mavericks, the Bulls find a way to do this as well. Known mainly for their defense, the Bulls depend on these three players to carry the offensive load.
Luol Deng- Why the hell was he not an all-star last year?? Everyone was saying he should be. Somehow Washington's Caron Butler made it just because of a short first half of the season burst. But whatever...everyone knows the game of Deng. Deng is one of the best inside spot-up shooters, as well as a deadly slasher. Second on the team in rebounding and third in steals, Deng knows how to play a little defense as well. Averaging the most minutes for the Bulls with 37.5 a game, Deng will play every game like it's his last. Deng will come back this season stronger, faster, and even better.

Ben Gordon- If the Bulls could have one go-to guy, Ben Gordon would be the closest thing. Chicago gets a lot of criticism for not having a game finisher who the Bulls could turn to in a time when the game is on the line. But Gordon has gotten it done before. Ray Allen gets a lot of credit for being one of the premiere shooters in the NBA, but Ben Gordon actually had a better field goal and 3-point percentage than Allen. Gordon has improved majorly at driving and drawing the foul. Whether he's in the starting line up or coming off the bench, Gordon will be getting down to business.

Kirk Hinrich- Kirk has a tendency to be a hot-cold, as well as foul-prone, but Coach Scott Skiles turns to him to be the leader of this team. Kirk has come a long way since he was drafted in 2003. Over the years, his stats have remained consistent, but he helps his team improve. Whether he is dropping the 3-ball, dishing out the assist, or locking down on defense, Hinrich is never dorment. His love of the game and his team are all a part of his tremendous attitude. Hinrich, in my opinion, is one of the most under-rated point guards in the NBA.

These are the heads that make up this Chicago monster. These are the guys who walk into any game with no fear in their eyes. Deng, Gordon, and Hinrich all depend on one another to carry their load every game and to help each other out along the way. All I have to say about these guys is that the size of their wallets is no match for the size of their hearts.